Nearly every company is reviewing its sourcing strategies in light of the current global economic environment and the uncertain tariff landscape. Join us for our November meeting to hear from Todd Bauman, DBA and VP of Supply Chain at Ascential Technologies, as you update these strategies.

In addition to Todd’s presentation, representatives of the University of MN faculty will join us and share their insights, as well as participate in the Q&A discussion.

Key Topics

·         From Global to Local: Explore how evolving supply chain strategies—from offshoring to reshoring and nearshoring—are redefining operational resilience and enabling faster, more customer-centric delivery.

·         Labor, Tech, and Talent: Address the real-world challenges: Is the domestic labor pool sufficient? Are our technologies scalable? Are we closing the skills gap fast enough to support reshoring?

·         Smart Shoring with IIoT, AI & Automation: Learn how intelligent technologies are reshaping location decisions—making your shoring decisions not just feasible, but a competitive advantage.

·         Quantifying Your Supply Chain Strategy: Use decision models and data-driven frameworks to make your shoring strategy measurable, defensible, and aligned with business goals.

Location
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business
Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall, Room 1-107
321 Nineteenth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455